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Gilbert out as precaution
Gilbert Arenas will not play tonight against the Bulls. According to Associate Head Coach Mike O'Koren, who spoke with reporters because Eddie Jordan is sick (Jordan is here and is expected to be on the bench but he doesn't look good. In fact, he looks miserable), the move to sit Arenas is precautionary. Arenas played 19 minutes in his return game against Milwaukee Wednesday night and played 20 last night in the win over...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
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No Need For Panic
Gilbertology — ... You may have noticed that Gilbert didn’t play tonight against the Bulls, but there’s no need for worry.  It’s simply a precautionary move.  Coming off a game the night before, Wizards trainers wanted to avoid putting too much stress on Gilbert’s knee in a short amount of time so they kept him out of this one.  Wizards’ assistant coach Mike O’Koren talked to Ivan Carter about how they’re handling Gilbert as he makes his comeback: ...

Lucky 77 Game Blog: Washington Wizards @ Chicago Bulls
Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog — ... Well, that answers Ivan Carter's question, Gilbert Arenas will sit out and rest the knee tonight against the Chicago Bulls, opting out of the back-to-back. Who knows what that means....I thought it was normal rest earlier this season, then all of a sudden, he's having another surgery. Antawn Jamison, as most know, will also be dress-code suited on the bench. The update is that Gilbert is out as a precaution. Quarter One 11:41: Can of Tuff Juice from long distance to start. ...

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